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Zilli set to retire as Greensburg Salem High School principal at year’s end
When David Zilli rings in 2024, he’ll be ringing in a new chapter in his life. Zilli is set to retire Dec. 31 as Greensburg Salem High School principal, wrapping up a 35-year career in education. “I’ve had an incredible career,” said Zilli, who grew up in South Greensburg and...
Local nonprofit Feeding the Spirit hosts annual fundraiser, notes increase in community need
Feeding the Spirit was founded in 2011 to provide food to those in need of a hot meal. Today, it serves about 250 meals every Thursday night at Greensburg’s Otterbein United Methodist Church and offers a wide range of crisis intervention support — all with grant funding and donations from...
Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises over $80,000 in Westmoreland
This past Saturday, Westmoreland County community members took to the trail at Twin Lakes Park, raising over $80,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for those affected by Alzheimer’s and research on the disease. This year, more...
Greensburg police seek help in identifying fraud suspect
Greensburg Police are seeking help from the public to identify a man who purchased $3,200 worth of items using someone else’s Home Depot credit card. Police Chief Charles Irvin said the suspect on July 31 bought four electric hot water heaters, four spools of electrical wire, a set of wrenches...
Jeannette art exhibition investigates realms beyond perception
Twenty artists participating in a new exhibition at a Jeannette art gallery seek to bend the lines of reality. A free opening reception for “And Beyond” will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at You Are Here. The exhibition will remain on display until Oct. 28. The pieces...
Westmoreland happenings: Underground Railroad program, stuffed pork chop dinner, bingos, more
Fundraisers • Jeannette Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 p.m. Fridays in Mersinger Hall at Ascension Church, 615 Division St., Jeannette. Doors open at 6 p.m. and early birds begin at 6:30 p.m. Players younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Food will be available. Details: 724-523-9244....
1 killed in Route 819 crash in Greensburg
It appears speed and drugs were factors in a fatal head-on crash Wednesday morning in Greensburg, according to the Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office. Robert J. Glendening, 37, of Hempfield was driving a Chevrolet Cruze southbound in the northbound lane of Route 819 just before 6 a.m. when the car collided...
Derry man claims plea deal to domestic violence will support family
A Derry Township man told a Westmoreland County judge on Tuesday he would plead guilty to domestic violence charges to help his family. In doing so, Kane Markle will have limited contact with his two children, according to terms of a plea deal. The deal will enable his parole from...
Westmoreland 250: 10 things to see in the Arnold, New Kensington areas
(Editor’s note: To mark Westmoreland County’s 250th birthday this year, we’ve come up with a list of 250 things — 10 things in 25 communities — that we consider to be important to the makeup of our area. This series will appear each week through December. If you have a...
Westmoreland airport officials target Sunshine State tourists
As the clock ticks down toward a court date that could decide the fate of JetBlue’s proposed purchase of Spirit Airlines, local airport leaders are hoping to lure some Florida residents to the Laurel Highlands. Westmoreland County Airport Authority Executive Director Gabe Monzo last week announced his plan to establish...
Restitution payments could accelerate under new auto pay system set to launch in Westmoreland County
Five years after Richard Larrabee was mauled by a dangerous dog, he continues to deal with the pain and costs associated with the attack. Owed more than $3,800 in restitution to cover his medical bills, Larrabee, 76, of Ruffs Dale hasn’t seen a dime since March and has received just...
Greensburg seeks more than $500K in gaming revenue for City Hall repairs, vehicles
Greensburg is hoping to tap into state gambling revenue to fund improvements to City Hall and to add new police and public works vehicles. City officials also have expressed interest in seeking state funding that could be used to include green technology in an update of the roof on the...
North Huntingdon officials hear pros, cons for multipurpose field at Oak Hollow Park
North Huntingdon officials might decide this week whether to proceed with plans for a multipurpose field with a walking track, bleachers, baseball field, a concession stand and more parking at the township’s Oak Hollow Park — a proposal supported and panned by residents. The commissioners are expected to vote Wednesday...
For Unity man, new robotic heart surgery was a lifesaver
Rick May credits his surgeon, Dr. Hiroyuki Tsukui, with changing his life after he had a heart attack. Doctors found blockage in his heart and offered him a choice — he could have open heart surgery or consider being the first patient to undergo robotic heart surgery through Independence Health...
Derry burglary suspect pleads guilty
An Allegheny County man pleaded guilty Monday to the theft of $65,000 in cash from a Derry Township home last year. Tyrus Martin, 23, who according to court records also lists a home address in Johnstown, faces up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced later this week....
‘Great mistake’ leads to jail sentence in Greensburg armed robbery
A Mt. Pleasant man who was acquitted two years ago in connection with a shooting in Arnold pleaded guilty to the armed robbery last year at a Greensburg home. Nicholas Haynes, 27, was ordered Monday to serve nine to 23 months in jail and an additional five years on probation...
4 seek judicial appointment to Norwin school board
Four North Huntingdon residents have filed petitions asking Westmoreland County judges to appoint them to fill a vacancy on the Norwin school board, including two who were rejected by the divided board last month. George C. Blissman, Matthew P. Thomas, Fran Bevan, and Emily Gindlesperger are seeking the appointment to...
Seton Hill, Saint Vincent listed in America’s Best Colleges rankings
Seton Hill University and Saint Vincent College were recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 America’s Best Colleges rankings. Seton Hill received 39th place out of 178 institutions in Best Regional Universities in the north region, which is higher than its rank of 54 last year. It tied with...
Hempfield man run over by car; female suspect arrested in East McKeesport
An East McKeesport woman is accused of running over a man in a Hempfield driveway Saturday and leaving him there until a child asked a neighbor for help, according to court papers. Cassidy C. Colbert, 29, was being held at the Westmoreland County Prison on $150,000 bail. She is charged...
Reserve membership considered for Jeannette Fire Department
Jeannette Fire Department may begin accepting reserve members after fire Chief Bill Frye was given the OK by council to modify the rules and regulations. Frye said there are people with firefighter training who work in the city and have expressed interest in helping out the department during calls, as...
Installation of playground equipment set to begin at Greensburg’s Spring Avenue Park
Work is expected to begin this week to revitalize Greensburg’s Spring Avenue Park, a project that can’t be completed soon enough for families who live nearby. Sports and Recreation Associates is scheduled Monday to begin installing new play equipment that was delivered recently to the park at Spring Avenue and...
Blackburn Center continues to expand Red Sand Project, drawing awareness to human trafficking
Throughout September, Westmoreland County residents may have noticed red sand filling in the sidewalk cracks at prominent locations such as Independence Health System hospitals, the county courthouse, local libraries and Seton Hill University. A sign accompanying the bright red sand notes that it is part of the Red Sand Project,...
‘I have to be that 2%’: Jeannette woman receives ‘overwhelming’ support from community, high school football player
Lisa Friscarella cannot remember the last time she cooked a meal. After receiving a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis with a 2% chance of survival in late July, Friscarella has received “overwhelming” support from her neighbors, friends and family. Her sister created a “meal train” to make sure Friscarella, 41, of...
Traffic on Route 30 moving freely after Unity crash affected traffic signal
Traffic was moving freely Monday after a two-car crash Sunday afternoon in Unity affected a traffic signal at Route 30 and Theatre Street. A signal control box damaged in the wreck was replaced. The damage initially resulted in restrictions for left turns and cross-traffic at the intersection. No injuries were...
Westmoreland Museum of American Art offers ‘Sweet Life’ with candy-inspired memories
Bubble gum, chocolate bars and jelly beans were just some of the sugary treats that brought back delicious memories for visitors to the Westmoreland Museum of American Art during Sunday’s “Celebrate the Sweet Life” event. The free event in Greensburg invited people of all ages to create candy-themed art, play...
